Dress Asymmetrical Collar Pleated Front Three Quarter Sleeves
Introducing a chic women's dress pattern distinguished by an asymmetrical collar, elegant pleated front, and practical in-seam pockets.
When To Wear
This versatile dress is perfect for a variety of settings, offering both comfort and style for:
- Office & Business Casual: Its refined yet comfortable design is ideal for professional environments.
- Everyday Elegance: a stylish choice for daily wear, from errands to casual gatherings.
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: Can be dressed up with accessories for dinners or social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, straight-line silhouette that drapes gracefully to a knee-length.
Neckline & Collar: a distinctive asymmetrical stand collar, elegantly secured with a single decorative button.
Front Bodice: Features two sophisticated pleats originating from the shoulder yoke, creating subtle drape and shaping.
Sleeves: Classic set-in sleeves designed to finish at a versatile three-quarter length.
Pockets: Practical and discreet in-seam pockets are integrated into the side panels.
Back: Designed with a clean horizontal back yoke and a central vertical seam for subtle shaping.
Length: a versatile knee-length finish, suitable for various occasions.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in working with knit fabrics, constructing an asymmetrical stand collar, forming precise pleats, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose well-draping knit fabrics with medium stretch that offer both comfort and structure:
- Knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
- Back yoke – 1 qty
- Back – 2 qty
- Front yoke — 1 qty
- Center front — 1 qty on fold
- Side — 2 qty
- Sleeve — 2 qty
- Collar — 1 qty
- Pocket lining — 2 qty
Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are sewn with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.
Sewing Instructions
- Attach the pocket lining to the center front. Overlock the seam allowance, turn the lining to the wrong side, and press. Attach the side to the center front, simultaneously stitching the pocket linings. Overlock the seam allowance and press towards the center.
- Stitch the center back seam of the back. Overlock the seam allowance and press to the left side.
- At the upper edge of the center front, create and secure two inverted pleats. Attach the yoke to the front, overlock the seam allowance and press upwards.
- Attach the yoke to the back. Overlock the seam allowance and press upwards.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Overlock the seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Fold the collar in half lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch one end of the collar. Stitch the other end of the collar up to the notch — arrow. At the mark, clip the seam allowance. Trim the corners and turn the collar right side out. Insert the collar into the neckline.
- Stitch the sleeve seam. Overlock the seam allowance and press towards the back. Insert the sleeve into the armhole according to the notches. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and the sleeve, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Smooth out the flying of the collar and sew on a decorative button.
